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  1. joe

    Some White Cliffs opal rough rub

    Had some time to go through bits and pieces picked from last trip while passing through White Cliffs.
  2. joe

    Lortone LU6X-130

    Bit of a cleanup with added wheels for polishing. (#600 and #3000 soft wheels)
  3. joe

    Amazon/EBay Faceting Machines

    After searching for a second hand faceting machine for a while without success I’ve decided to take on a challenge and get one of those cheap one’s knowing there will be some modifications required. - in progress (1) mast base off centre( 2.5mm) required machining. (2) master lap run out of...
  4. joe

    Looking for a pic pre 1970 4in1 Gemmasta

    Hi guys, would any of you had a pic of a 4in1 Gemmasta cabbing machine? Pre 1970. Doing a restoration of the below. Thank you. Joe
  5. joe

    Jonnie Walker

    Is this worth anything?
  6. joe

    Ive gone Walbanker style for Sapphires

    After bending so much while sieving and fighting the leaches decided to fit out my GoldHog HB for Gems hoping to be testing soon. (thanks Greg for the mesh)
  7. joe

    Is it time for a new gold rush?

    Interesting
  8. joe

    Please help Identify this rock (Thank you)

    Hi Guys, are you able to identify this rock? many thanks
  9. joe

    500KV Rock Disaggregator

    Different way of crushing rock samples http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAQabaA2DWE
  10. joe

    ATX Garrett basic package for sale

    ATX basic package includes: ATX with 12" DD coil Land headphones Soft storage/travel case Garrett Detector Sling AA alkaline and rechargeable batteries Battery charger Skid plate Asking price $2750 purchased less than 12 months ago Reason for selling want to upgrade and take advantage...
  11. joe

    Garrett ATX vs Minelab SDC2300

    Well, Chris took out his new toy hoping to give it christening. Ive joined in to see if I could keep up with the ATX. **Conclusion Similar**with strength. We even trough in the SD2100 and the el-cheapo Aldi. Lol Results ATX leading 1:0
  12. joe

    Inspection point in HB for gems?

    Hi all, apart from walbanker has there been any conversion of HB's to accommodate gems? I'm tinkering with an inspection addition or sort of. Any ideas?
  13. joe

    Opinion Poll - Prospecting Australia having own mining leases?

    Any thoughts on PA funding mining leases through membership fee in each state?
  14. joe

    Garrett ATX gold finds

    Hi guys, went out for a quick swing with Chris today and picked up this little beauty Trunky region :) the ATX may have just proved it self.
  15. joe

    5kg of Trout maybe more?

    Mbasko snapper is good mate but try fighting these buggers (local creeks) :)
  16. joe

    Quartz Reef Exploring Seeking Advise

    Hi Folks, We (ChrisM,Dozer and Joe) have never prospected underground gold bearing quartz and are interested to hear from the experienced on what type of material should we keep an eye out for. We have explored three types (potential material) at about 20metre drop. (no sampling at this...
  17. joe

    First Couple of Days Out with ATX

    What a hot (35 degree) and windy day I've picked to learn the new beast. Started early morning and remembered if I'll be swinging all day I should at least put some tape on the coil. Just as well, Ended up with just over an ounce :D of bullets. :( Towards the day got really exited but...
  18. joe

    Australian Gemstone Localities [Published 1933] - (Digitised 1982)

    NEW SOUTH WALES PRECIOUS AND COMMON OPAL: Lightning Ridge, Grawin, Angeldool, White Cliffs, Purnanga, Tweed Heads, Tintenbar, Rocky Bridge Creek, Tooraweenah, Ballina, Gulgong, Cudgegong, Colar, Coonabarabran, Dubbo, Hargraves, Forbes, Cowra, Carcoar, Bloonfield, O'Connell, Bland, Hyandra...
  19. joe

    Has anyone had success tumbling BlackJack /Black Spinel?

    Hi Guys, if any of you would like to share tumbling black spinel success experience that would be greatly appreciated. Have a collection that I would like to give a go and dont want to use the trial and error method due to the cost of the diamond powder #600 grit ($1/gram) Thank you Joe
  20. joe

    Wish I had Wals HB today.

    One hour turn out into three. After taking some garbage out to the tip today I turn into sapphire road to have a little scratch. Always carry my sieves small shovel and pan in the back seat. Hitting a small patch nothing special but a whole day with Wals HB could be promising. Watched the vid...
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